Head Chef - Live In Available

About the role

The Hooden Horse, a Hungry Horse pub in Margate, Kent, is looking for a Head Chef to take ownership of its kitchen. The post is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £35,000 to £39,000 and self-contained live-in accommodation available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, inspiring, motivating and developing them in a positive environment
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency across every service
• Plan ahead, organise the kitchen and ensure the team is ready for busy shifts
• Take responsibility for food safety, hygiene, health and safety and kitchen compliance
• Oversee stock, ordering, portion control and waste to keep the kitchen efficient and profitable
• Work with the General Manager to deliver good customer experiences and meet business goals

Required profile

• Experience managing or leading a busy kitchen, ideally in a pub or high-volume food environment
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop others
• Commercial awareness, including stock control, food costs and minimising waste
• A positive, hands-on approach and ambition to keep learning

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000 to £39,000 plus bonus
• Pension contribution
• Training and development through Greene King apprenticeships
• Employee assistance programme covering mental health, well-being, financial and legal support
• Family-friendly maternity and paternity policies and menopause-friendly employer status
• Discounts on food and drink across the brand, and up to 30% off at Superdrug
• Wagestream access to wages before payday and referral bonuses